John Clayton is orphaned in the jungle, and raised by apes as Tarzan (meaning "white skin" in the ape's language). He knows he's different from the apes, so when he discovers his parents' cabin, he begins to learn of his heritage. Enter Jane Porter, the first white woman, Tarzan has ever seen. He must know more, but there are many obstacles in his path. This is the first of the books about Tarzan, and the character quickly grew into a pop culture phenomenon.
Author Biography
Edgar Rice Burroughs (1875-1950) was an American writer best known for creating Tarzan and John Carter. He wrote science fiction, fantasy, adventure, westerns, and others. His work influenced so many people, it would be impossible to name them all, but the list includes James Cameron, Ray Bradbury, Robert A. Heinlein, Michael Crichton, Carl Sagan, George Lucas, Jack Vance, and others.
